With Links chapters all over the country and a few outside of the U.S., WildSTEM has been blooming since 2019. Check out part one of this blog to understand the … Read more
People and Wildlife
WildSTEM is Winning!
What is WildSTEM? “WildSTEM” is a term coined by The Links, Incorporated, under the leadership of National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Board Member, Dr. Mamie Parker, and the former LINKS-STEMREADY National … Read more
“Think Global, Act Local”: 3 Lessons Learned from our Community Wildlife Habitat™ Leaders
“Think globally, act locally” has been a bedrock value in environmentalism since it was introduced in similar terms by Patrick Geddes over a century ago. Time and time again, we … Read more
Road Salts and Deicers: How to Safely Salt for Humans and Wildlife
When winter weather hits, road salt feels like a small miracle. A quick sprinkle on sidewalks and driveways can turn dangerous ice into safer footing, and for many of us, … Read more
NWF Celebrates 90 Years
Can you believe it has been 90 years since the National Wildlife Federation was founded? Today, the National Wildlife Federation continues to unite Americans with the common purpose of protecting … Read more
Let Us Rejoice in Rivers that Flow Through Us All
Rivers are sacred things, all the more important and sublime in a watery land like Florida. Rivers connect our present to our past, connect our swamps and wetlands to our … Read more
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units: The Backbone of U.S. Wildlife Conservation
Steelhead—a rainbow trout known for its long migrations—is an anglers’ prize. In Idaho, the iconic species supports popular sport fisheries, drawing anglers from around the world and bringing in hundreds … Read more
Washington’s Wildlife Comeback: The Return of Wolves, Wolverines, and Other Carnivores
Washington is a great state for charismatic megafauna. That this smallest western state, which has the least amount of public land, can make that boast is evidence of our region’s … Read more
The Nature of Fishing
One of the things I admire about the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is their commitment to working with sportsmen’s groups to achieve their conservation goals. NWF recognizes, through programs like … Read more
‘Tis the Season to Give the Gift of Nature
As the year draws to a close and as thoughts turn to the holidays, gifts are given in the spirit of love and connection. ‘Tis the season to give the … Read more
